Defense
Seoul's 'mistaken' North Korea alert highlights safety dilemma
Morning confusion prompts criticism; mayor says 'excessive' action better than none
Politics
The Big Story
How Taiwan became the indispensable economy
Tech companies fear war but struggle to leave the island
Defense
North Korea fails to launch satellite: state media
Attempt comes as Japan, U.S. and South Korea align defenses
Politics
China keeps pouring money into highways, railroads and airports
5-year plan calls for double-digit expansion of transport networks
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea spy satellite launch poses entirely new threat
Pyongyang turns to reconnaissance, no longer a pretext for missile tests
Opinion
Taiwan's island internet cutoff highlights infrastructure risks
Region has to improve security and resiliency of critical undersea cable networks
Finance
U.S. regulators have tools to handle banking turmoil: ex-comptroller
Fed response to SVB collapse bogged down by legal restrictions, Eugene Ludwig says
Interview
British Columbia wants to ease trade reliance on China, U.S.: premier
Canadian province looks to Japan, Taiwan, other areas in diversification push
International relations
China calls for 'stable' ties with U.S. in meeting with Elon Musk
Billionaire talks with foreign minister while JPMorgan's Dimon visits Shanghai
Society
Japan court: 'Unconstitutional' not to allow same-sex marriage
Decision gives hope to LGBTQ community disappointed by recent LDP bill
The Future of Asia 2023
Mahathir Q&A: Auto industry 'will have to go to hydrogen'
Longtime prime minister talks EVs, Malaysian politics, role of Global South
The Future of Asia 2023
Mahathir's message: World must promote 'peace and stability'
Former leader, now 97, warns that war won't solve problems
International relations
Nepal's PM heads to India to mend fences, win benefits
Pushpa Kamal Dahal faces delicate diplomacy between New Delhi and Beijing
International relations
Bangladesh faces election test as U.S. draws line on manipulation
Analysts say visa policy shows Washington's 'exasperation' with Dhaka
Aerospace & Defense Industries
China launches Shenzhou-16 mission to space station: state media
Three astronauts to replace those who have been aboard station since November
US-China tensions
China turns down U.S. invitation for defense chiefs meeting
Pentagon proposed Lloyd Austin sit down with Li Shangfu, who is under sanction
South China Sea
Malaysia detains Chinese vessel for looting WWII shipwrecks
Cannon shells found are believed to be from British battleships; 32 crew held
Asia Insight
China's massive new canal aims for closer ASEAN connectivity
G-7 nations are not the only ones 'de-risking' as global trade tensions mount
Turkey elections
Erdogan leaned into defense, religion to win tight Turkish election
Unorthodox monetary policy, Russia-friendly foreign policy expected to continue
Interview
India, as largest democracy, must condemn Russia for Ukraine war
Human Rights Watch head also says Tokyo can spur ASEAN to act on Myanmar regime
